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Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,540

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,049

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,150 $32,000 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,843 $30,370 $22,862
Premium Package 5,300    
Floor mats 135 135  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 75
Cargo mat 95 95 75
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Premium Package 4,917    
Floor mats 108 108  
Cargo net 42 42 40
Cargo tray 67 67 60
Cargo mat 78 78 60
Rear bumper protector 62 62 80
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 5,735 435 2,770
Options (change) 5,274 357 2,312
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $32,825 $33,375 $27,540
Total Invoice $31,057 $31,667 $26,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,116
Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine104hp I4 H104hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionS6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,825$33,375$27,540
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,825$31,025$27,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$31,057$31,667$26,049
Adjustments for Features-1,892-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,165$29,437$26,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$272$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelNiroNiroMazda3
TrimEXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,175$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,892-2,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Niro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelNiroMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length171.5 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,107 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Niro EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested482575%
Total Not Requested162525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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